Determining aptitudes for engineering managers

On the basis of a field investigation of 500 engineering managers, specific measures have been defined for assessing aptitudes for technical management. The author discusses the development and application of these new instruments for evaluating career interests for advancement potential. This study was organized to investigate aptitudes toward engineering management and to define a simple aptitude test. The findings and resulting instruments can help both engineering professionals and managers to determine the potential for advancement and subsequent effective role performance as engineering manager. The instruments can further help in the management selection, transition, and development process.<>